A wide collared robe and that steady, serious expression place Miroku somewhere between monk and troublemaker, which is exactly what makes him worth sketching from the Inuyasha roster. This guide walks through how to draw Miroku in 8 focused steps covering his upper torso and head.
What This Tutorial Focuses On
The drawing is a portrait-style composition, head and upper torso only, so the 8 steps stay tight on facial structure and the collar and chest strap details of his robe. There is no background to manage, which means all the attention goes to proportions and the clean linework that holds his expression together. The result is uncolored line art, so getting the weight of the lines right matters more than any fill.
Miroku’s Visual Breakdown
- Short, slightly messy swept hair
- Large anime eyes, serious expression
- Wide collared robe or jacket
- Chest strap or sash across torso
- Neutral, stern facial structure
If you enjoy drawing anime characters with strong, composed expressions, Kirito covers similar territory with a full-body build, and Kirito’s portrait is a closer match in format if you want to stay in portrait mode. Yuuki Asuna is also worth a look if you want more varied line detail to practice.
Reading the Step Colors
Each step image uses a three-color system to track progress clearly:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Miroku: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Sketch? Show It Off
Once the line art is done, drop your result in the comments. Seeing how different people handle the collar folds and that stern expression is always worth a look. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are posted, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes live every day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly if you prefer saving references. If you want more anime portrait practice, Obeiron has some collar and robe structure worth comparing, and Leafa is a solid next step with more hair detail to work through. If you want to support the site, the Patreon page has hand-drawn coloring pages available that you will not find anywhere else.